BookLore

BookLore is a self-hosted web application for organizing and reading a personal digital library. It supports multiple users, rich metadata management, and device/app connectivity via OPDS, with a built-in web reader for common ebook formats.

Key Features

• Smart shelves and dynamic “magic shelves” with rule-based, auto-updating collections
• Automatic metadata fetching (including covers) with tools to search, pick, and edit metadata
• OPDS catalog support for connecting external reading apps
• Built-in reader for EPUB, PDF, and comics with customization, notes, and reading position sync
• BookDrop folder-based imports and web uploads for adding books quickly
• Multi-user management with granular permissions and optional OIDC authentication
• Reading stats and visualizations (timeline, reader analytics)

Use Cases

• Run a private family or community ebook library with per-user access controls
• Centralize and enrich an existing ebook collection with automated metadata and fast search
• Serve ebooks to devices and apps via OPDS, including Kobo/KOReader workflows

BookLore combines library management, metadata tooling, and reading capabilities in a single web UI, making it suitable for anyone who wants a curated, multi-user digital library experience with broad device compatibility.